Garden Grove police bust taggers citywide

GARDEN GROVE – Police officials arrested at least seven people on suspicion of various vandalism-related charges or probation violation charges, officials said. Police zeroed on known active taggers in the city between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 18.

According to a police report, 12 individuals were contacted out of whom seven were arrested. One of the suspects arrested acknowledged responsibility for about 22 reported "tagging" incidents, officials said.

Woman struck and injured in crosswalk

A woman suffered major injuries after she was struck by a Lexus sport utility vehicle while she was walking across Magnolia Street in a marked crosswalk at about 5:15 p.m. Feb. 20, officials said.

According to a police report, the woman, who has not been identified, suffered major trauma and was transported to an area hospital. The driver of the SUV stopped at the scene and provided a statement to officials.

The driver was not cited or arrested. An investigation is ongoing.

Toyota Camry crashes into pole, minor injuries reported

A driver was treated for minor injuries after losing control of a Toyota Camry and crashing into a pole on Chapman Avenue at Robert Street at about 7:20 a.m. Feb. 23, officials said. The driver was eastbound on Chapman and struck the southeast curb line.

The Camry then continued east, struck a wooden telephone pole, shearing it from its base, officials said.

When officers arrived on scene, they found the Toyota Camry resting on its roof with the driver still inside and conscious. Garden Grove firefighters extricated the driver from the vehicle. The driver was transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries, police said.

Commercial burglary reported at Walgreens

Several bottles of pills were stolen from a Walgreens store at 12002 Harbor Blvd. at about 2:15 a.m. Feb. 23, police said.

Officials reviewed the store's surveillance tape and found that a male intruder broke the store window, came in and stole the pill bottles.

The suspect is described as a man wearing blue jeans and a black zip-up sweatshirt.

If you have information about any of these incidents, call Garden Grove Police Department at 714-741-5704.

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